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Matzo Ball Soup Recipe for Passover [Vegan]

Matzo Ball Soup Recipe for Passover [Vegan]

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Bring on Passover with this veganized version of traditional Matzo Ball soup which is practically indistinguishable from anything you had in pre-vegan days. The matzo balls are held together with ground quinoa and flaxseeds, which makes them heartier than the traditional egg-infused ones.

Matzo Ball Soup Recipe for Passover [Vegan]

Calories

Serves

Ingredients

1/4 cup quinoa flour (you can create it yourself by grinding quinoa in a strong blender)

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon dried dill (optional)

Soup:

1 tablespoon coconut or other oil

1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onion

1 cup sliced celery (1/4 inch slices)

4 garlic cloves, pressed or minced

7 cups vegetable stock or water

1 1/4 cups sliced carrot (1/2 inch slices)

1 cup sliced mushrooms (try cremini or button)

2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh dill

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Preparation

Prepare the matzo balls: Place water in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, place the ground flaxseeds in a bowl with 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the seltzer water and stir well. Add the remaining matzo ball ingredients and mix well. Form into a loaf. Add a small amount of additional seltzer water, if necessary, to hold the loaf together. You are looking for a slightly moist consistency, just enough to have all the ingredients come together. Transfer to a clean, dry cutting board. Pinch off twelve equal portions to form balls about 1 inch in diameter.

Place the matzo balls in the boiling water. Lower the heat to medium-high. After a few minutes, the matzo balls will rise to the top. Cook for an additional 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the soup: Place the oil in a 3-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently and adding small amounts of water, if necessary, to prevent sticking.

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Nutritional Information

Per Serving: Calories: 146 | Carbs: 23 g | Fat: 4 g | Protein: 5 g | Sodium: 1531 mg | Sugar: 3 g Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

About The Author

Mark Reinfeld is the 2017 Inductee into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame. He is a multi-award winning chef and author of seven books, including the best selling 30 Minute Vegan series and his latest book, Healing the Vegan Way, selected as the #1 book for Vegans in 2016 by Philly.com. Mark has over 20 years of experience preparing creative vegan and raw cuisine. Since 2012, he has served as the Executive Chef for the North American Vegetarian Society’s Summerfest. He has offered consulting services for clients such as Google, Whole Foods, Bon Appetit Management, and more. Mark was the founding chef of The Blossoming Lotus Restaurant, voted "Best Restaurant on Kaua’i."